Description
Triathlete Magazine – February 1988 – No. 53 – Mark Allen & Kirsten Hanssen – VG
This vintage issue of Triathlete magazine (No. 53), dated February 1988, is in very good condition, with only minor wear on the edges. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the one you will receive. Please review the detailed photos for condition purposes. This copy is in excellent shape for its age and will be shipped with a plastic protective covering. Combined shipping is available upon request.
Contents
Features
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23 The 1987 Triathletes of the Year – Profiles of Mark Allen and Kirsten Hanssen. (Richard Graham)
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28 A Canadian Winterlude – Ottawa’s lively winter festival. (C.J. Olivares Jr.)
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30 Coming of Age – The biathlon’s growth and rising popularity.
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36 Tri-America – A new series steps into the spotlight.
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42 On the Triathlon Trail in Asia – Reports from mysterious and unusual competitions.
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48 Alaska – Challenges for snowbound triathletes.
Columns
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13 Perspective – Life as a triathlete couple. (Pamela Haskell)
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14 Swim – A technical look at the arm cycle. (Chip Zempel)
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16 Bike – Advances in lightweight cycling components.
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18 Run – Water running tips for fitness and recovery. (Bob Cooper)
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20 Sports Health – Keeping tri-kids motivated and happy. (Robert S. Weinberg, Ph.D.)
Departments
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6 Informer – News and updates on athletes, events, and products.
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10 Letters – Reader correspondence.
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50 Race Notes – Highlights and reports from recent events.
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56 Hotshots – Rising stars to watch, including Karen Rainey.
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58 Calendar – Upcoming multi-sport events.
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72 Tinley Talks – “Uneasy Bedfellows,” insights from Scott Tinley.
(On the cover: 1987 Triathletes of the Year, Kirsten Hanssen and Mark Allen. Clothes by Nike; hair and make-up by Melody Sachs/A La Mode. Photography by Harald Johnson.)
A prime collectible for endurance-sport fans, this issue celebrates the 1987 Triathletes of the Year while delivering training tips, race reports, and features on the sport’s growing international scene in the late 1980s.



